How to Have the Gift of Peace: 52 Day Spiritual Growth Devotion

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Gift of Peace

Gift of Peace

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Peace was planned by the Father, purchased by the Son and provided by the Spirit. This is the kind of peace that no one can take from you and only God can give you. This is a 52-day online devotion.

​How to Use this Devotion

  • Read the verse everyday when you have time, read it over and over and stay on the same verse all week.
  • Practice memorizing the verse or one of the verses all week.
  • Ask God to speak to you personally on how to apply it: what the verse means to you.
  • Write your insights as God reveals them to you. Share them in the comment section of each devotion.
  • Imagine you are in one chair and God is in the other chair. Talk to Him as if He is with you, because He is.
  • Ask God; Do you understand my situation today? YES! Is it too hard for you to handle? NO! I Confess by faith that You already have a plan for my good and I thank Him for it!

​The Rewards

  1. God promises to bless you as you memorize and meditate on God’s word. Psalms 1:2-3, Joshua 1:8
  2. God promises to help us have victory over sin if we will memorize and meditate on God’s word. Psalms 119:11
  3. God teaches us that speaking the word helps move mountains, but you can’t speak the word, if you don’t know the word.

Memorization + Meditation = New Met Expectations!

Speak the Blessings of Peace

Speak the Blessings of Peace

'And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His...

Pursue Peace

Pursue Peace

'Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: ' Hebrews 12:14 'Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.' Matthew 5:9 As we pursue peace with all people, God pursues us to give us peace. When we learn to...

The Tenth Part of Peace

The Tenth Part of Peace

'to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,” ' Hebrews 7:2 Abraham gave a tenth to the King of Kings because he knew everything belonged to the Lord. Obeying God...

Peace Always and Anywhere

Peace Always and Anywhere

'Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.' II Thessalonians 3:16 I love this verse. The Lord of peace Himself not only wants to give us peace, but He wants us to have it always and everywhere we go. As we...

Complete Peace

Complete Peace

'Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. ' I Thessalonians 5:23 The God of peace wants us to have complete peace. God wants our spirit, soul...

Peace of Respect

Peace of Respect

We beg you, our friends, to pay proper respect to those who work among you, who guide and instruct you in the Christian life. Treat them with the greatest respect and love because of the work they do. Be at peace among yourselves. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 God...

Fake Peace

Fake Peace

'For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. ' I Thessalonians 5:3 If you try and find your peace and safety in the world, it will lead to destruction. Before Jesus...

Blood of Peace

Blood of Peace

'and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.' Colossians 1:20 Through the Son, then, God decided to bring the whole universe back to himself. God made peace...

Being Prepared Brings Peace

Being Prepared Brings Peace

'and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ' Ephesians 6:15 Understanding how you are going to fight against the enemy helps bring both victory and peace. The only real power Satan has over us is for us to believe His lies. The more of...

Unity Brings Peace

Unity Brings Peace

'endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ' Ephesians 4:3 Three Steps to having unity of the Spirit: Have Jesus as Savior and Lord. Have the same godly goals. Deal with problems biblically and quickly. 'Lord, my heart is not haughty, Nor my...

One Mind Brings Peace

One Mind Brings Peace

'Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.' II Corinthians 13:11 When we have the mind of God in a matter, that’s really all that matters. Many times, the real...

Peace in Leaving

Peace in Leaving

But if the husband or wife who isn’t a Christian is eager to leave, it is permitted. In such cases the Christian husband or wife should not insist that the other stay, for God wants his children to live in peace and harmony. For, after all, there is no assurance...

Unity Brings Peace

Unity Brings Peace

‘endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ‘ Ephesians 4:3 Three Steps to having unity of the Spirit: Have Jesus as Savior and Lord. Have the same godly goals. Deal with problems biblically and quickly. ‘Lord, my heart is not haughty, Nor...

Peace Crushed Satan

Peace Crushed Satan

'And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.' Romans 16:20 'For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, ' Ephesians 2:14 When Satan...

God’s Hope Brings God’s Peace

God’s Hope Brings God’s Peace

'Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.' Romans 15:13 The joy and peace God wants for us comes from understanding the meaning of godly hope. Godly hope is the confident...

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

'So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. ' Romans 8:6 What we think on greatly determines the actions we take. Wrong behavior is most often the result of wrong thinking. When we...

Don’t Allow Your Mouth to Rob Your Peace

Don’t Allow Your Mouth to Rob Your Peace

'“Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood; Destruction and misery are in their ways; And the way of peace they have not known.”' Romans 3:14-17 It does not say, “If you say a curse word you will not have peace”,  thank...

Peace for Everyone

Peace for Everyone

'but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. ' Romans 2:10 'But all who do right will be rewarded with glory, honor, and peace, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. God doesn't have any favorites! ' Romans...

Live Peaceably

Live Peaceably

'Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. ' Romans 12:17-18 You can’t have peace and repay evil for evil. When others hurt us our natural response is to...

Give and Receive Peace

Give and Receive Peace

'If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. ' Matthew 10:13-14 We...

Hold Your Peace

Hold Your Peace

'The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”' Exodus 14:14 How do we hold on to our peace? First, we have to have the peace of God in our heart before we can hold on to it. If you have not invited the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ into your heart,...

Gospel of Peace

Gospel of Peace

'And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”' Romans 10:15 I’ve never really thought of my feet as being beautiful, but if God’s Word...

Peace for the Entrusted

Peace for the Entrusted

'‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.”' Haggai 2:8-9 Once we learn everything...

Mature Peace

Mature Peace

'Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.' 2 Corinthians 13:11 This is written to Christians! God wants Christians...

Peace, Be Still

Peace, Be Still

'Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. ' Mark 4:39 Jesus rebuked the winds and storms and they had to obey. Jesus is still in control of the storms in our life. It’s my prayer that...

Blessed Peace

Blessed Peace

'“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’' Numbers 6:24-26 We see blessings and peace come from the Lord. When we know that God is the one...

Don’t Give Up

Don’t Give Up

We’re halfway there! When we are half way finished two things happen: 1. We’re excited to get this far! 2. We often become discouraged and want to give up! 'And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore,...

Equipping Peace

Equipping Peace

And now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he who became the great Shepherd of the sheep by an everlasting agreement between God and you, signed with his blood, produce in you...

Prince of Peace

Prince of Peace

'For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.' Isaiah 9:6 Jesus is the Prince of Peace who longs to rule our heart....

Truth Brings Peace

Truth Brings Peace

But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these. Galatians 5:22-23 'However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth;...

Peace & Comfort: Holy Peace

Peace & Comfort: Holy Peace

“If you love me, obey me; and I will ask the Father and he will give you another Comforter, and he will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, the Spirit who leads into all truth. The world at large cannot receive him, for it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t...

God of Peace Lives Within Me

God of Peace Lives Within Me

'Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. ' I Thessalonians 5:23 The real me is made of up of Three—and—the Power of Three lives in me. We are...

Preach Peace

Preach Peace

'The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ— He is Lord of all— ' Acts 10:36 'Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be...

We Can’t Buy Peace

We Can’t Buy Peace

'So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. Now it happened, as soon as he had finished presenting the burnt offering, that Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might greet him. And Samuel...

Peace or Rebellion

Peace or Rebellion

Rebellion will rob our peace, power, and position with God! 'while it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”' Hebrews 3:15 'For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry....

Peace by the Spirit

Peace by the Spirit

'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. ' Galatians 5:22-23 But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,...

Peace in this Place

Peace in this Place

'When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace. ' Luke 11:21 When God is the strong man of the house it is protected. When God is the owner of all our goods, we can have peace about them. We are only managers of what we have, God...

Strive for Peace: “Strive and you will Arrive”

Strive for Peace: “Strive and you will Arrive”

As the scripture says, “If you want to enjoy life and wish to see good times, you must keep from speaking evil and stop telling lies. You must turn away from evil and do good; you must strive for peace with all your heart. 1 Peter 3:10-11 ' For, “The one who...

Inner Peace: How to Find it and Keep It

Inner Peace: How to Find it and Keep It

'Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from...

Peace or Panic

Peace or Panic

God wants to give us peace, but many times by our choices we choose panic. 'These two things have come to you; Who will be sorry for you?— Desolation and destruction, famine and sword— By whom will I comfort you? Your sons have fainted, They lie at the head of all the...

Confusion to Peace

Confusion to Peace

'Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.' II Thessalonians 3:16 'Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. ' I Corinthians 14:13 Do you have a strange peace going on in your life? It...

The Law of Peace

The Law of Peace

Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble. Psalm 119:165 'Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ' Romans 5:1 The first peace we all need is with God, without...

How to Maintain Peace and Joy

How to Maintain Peace and Joy

For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. ' Romans 14:17 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every...

The Power of Our Words

The Power of Our Words

'People's desires make them give in to immoral ways, filthy thoughts, and shameful deeds. They worship idols, practice witchcraft, hate others, and are hard to get along with. People become jealous, angry, and selfish. They not only argue and cause trouble, but they...

Remind God that He is Our Peace

Remind God that He is Our Peace

'For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, ' Ephesians 2:14 'And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.' Romans 16:20 In troubled...

The Gift of Peace

The Gift of Peace

' "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. 'John 14:27 ' “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have...

Surpassing Peace

Surpassing Peace

'Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God,...

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

'You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. ' Isaiah 26:3-4 Steadfast – to lean, to rest, to support Mind – frame of mind The way we act or...

God is the Lord of Peace

God is the Lord of Peace

'Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.' II Thessalonians 3:16 'Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.' Romans 15:33 God wants us to have peace and He is in total control of Peace. Know the Lord is with you...

Peace With People

Peace With People

Don’t quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible. Romans 12:18  So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other. Romans 14:19 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of...

Peace of God

Peace of God

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Aand the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Once we have...

Get Peace With God

Get Peace With God

God wants us to have peace with Him. The peace God gives us, no one can take from us. 3 Steps to Peace that surpasses all understanding: Peace with God The Peace of God Peace with People You have to have Peace with God before you can have the Peace of God. God has...